Apple Spice Snack Cake

Warm, cozy, and irresistibly moist, this Apple Spice Snack Cake is the perfect blend of autumn flavors and comforting textures. Made with wholesome ingredients like diced fresh apples, unsweetened applesauce, and a warm medley of cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Its tender crumb is complemented by optional crunchy chopped walnuts, making it a delightful treat for snacking or dessert. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-bowl wonder is easy to whip up and bakes to perfection in just 35 minutes. Ideal for fall gatherings, tea time, or an anytime indulgence, each bite of this Apple Spice Snack Cake is pure seasonal bliss.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups Applesauce (unsweetened)
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 0.5 cups Walnuts (optional, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Gently fold in the diced apple and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious Apple Spice Snack Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	880.8 grams (880.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2549

Total Fat 107.30g	138%
Saturated Fat 15.60g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2463mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 396.20g	144%
Dietary Fiber 13.70g	49%
Total Sugars 244.20g
Protein 19.80g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123mg	9%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 633mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.7%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 60.3%